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Ferro Distinct 3vsPhoibos Reef Master

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
SII NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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